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Shakespeare Analysis Graphic Organizer: Part Two
Plot Development
As you read Act 3 and Act 4 of The Taming of the Shrew, notice events which take place to help develop the plot. Identify which part of the plot is being developed (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, or resolution), include the Act and Scene numbers along with the text, and write an explanation/analysis of what is taking place. You may also include events from Act 1 or Act 2. An example has been provided for you.
| Element of the Plot | Act, Scene and Lines | Explanation/ Analysis |
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Example Exposition |
Act 1, Scene 1 BAPTISTA: “Gentlemen, importune me no farther, |
In these lines, we are introduced to Baptista, a father who wants to find a husband for his oldest daughter, Katharina. The conflict of the play is also introduced as Baptista has decided that his youngest daughter cannot marry until Katharina does. These lines provide readers with some background information on Baptista and his daughters, as well as their familial relationship. They also reveal that while Baptista loves both of his daughter’s, he is at a loss for how to manage his oldest daughter, Katharina. |
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